Ambiance: Fast Casual, Family FriendlyWhy we love it: This classic burger spot is known for yummy, charred burgers on toasted poppy seed buns, crispy shoestring onions and creamy shakes, making a visit to Chip's Old Fashioned Hamburgers a true American dining experience.Go for: Lunch, DinnerStandouts: Burgers, Shoestring OnionsKnow before you go: This location is located on the new Granite Park Boardwalk, overlooking a lake with deck chairs and fire pits.

Ambiance: Casual, Quick, TrendyWhy we love it: This modern day “roadside” burger stand serves up their famous burgers, hot dogs and frozen custard and whips up new creations using ingredients from local hot spots.Go for: Lunch, DinnerStandouts: ShackBurger, Link Burger, Fries, Dallas Pie Oh MyKnow before you go: They even have treats for your four-legged buddy.

Ambiance: Casual, HipWhy we love it: The fan fave food truck, Easy Slider, serves up the same popular sliders - as well as some new options - in a brick-and-mortar setting that’s perfect for social eating and drinking.Go for: Lunch, Dinner, DrinksStandouts: The Classic, The Notorious P.I.G., Loaded TotsKnow before you go: Parking is very limited (typical for Deep Ellum); outdoor patio seating available

Ambiance: Small, LivelyWhy we love it: The Crafty Irishman is a great, classic pub serving the residents and visitors in downtown Dallas. Catch the big game and enjoy elevated pub grub, beers or one of their vast selection of whiskeys in the friendly pub or on the breezy streetside patio.Go for: Lunch, Happy Hour, Game WatchingStandouts: Scotch Eggs, Public House PretzelKnow before you go: Located in the historic Mercantile Building.

Ambiance: Hip, Lively, CasualWhy we love it: If you are a lover of burgers, bacon and beer then Slater's 50/50 is your spot! Their 50/50 burger (half ground beef and half ground bacon) makes a one-of-a-kind burger that's only made better by a cold, craft beer.Go for: Lunch, DinnerStandouts: Vampire Dip, Backyard Basic Burger, Original 50/50 BurgerKnow before you go: Parking is difficult on Greenville Ave so we suggest Uber/Lyft or using their complimentary valet.

Ambiance: Casual, Quick, TrendyWhy we love it: This modern day “roadside” burger stand serves up their famous burgers, hot dogs and frozen custard and whips up new creations using ingredients from local hot spots.Go for: Lunch, DinnerStandouts: ShackBurger, Link Burger, Fries, Dallas Pie Oh MyKnow before you go: They even have treats for your four-legged buddy.

Ambiance: Fast Casual, Open GrillWhy we love it: Dugg Burger has figured out a way to stack the perfect burger. The top of the toasted buns has the bread scooped out to hold fresh, cooked-to-order toppings - giving you more room for the goodies.Go for: Lunch, DinnerStandouts: Build Your Own Burgers, Bread PuddingKnow before you go: There is a 13th topping that changes daily.

Ambiance: Cozy, CasualWhy we love it: The Heights is a friendly neighborhood diner serving freshly prepared dishes and locally roasted coffee. If you are a pancake lover, you won't be able to resist their Toasted Oatmeal Granola pancakes!Go for: Breakfast, LunchStandouts: Oatmeal Granola Pancakes, Heights BurgerKnow before you go: Live music or Djs some evenings

Ambiance: Fast Casual, Open GrillWhy we love it: Dugg Burger has figured out a way to stack the perfect burger. The top of the toasted buns has the bread scooped out to hold fresh, cooked-to-order toppings - giving you more room for the goodies.Go for: Lunch, DinnerStandouts: Build Your Own Burger, Bread PuddingKnow before you go: There is a 13th topping that changes daily